Some folks assume that only the elderly sometimes find it hard to walk even short distances in their home. The truth is, mobility challenges can affect people of any age; even some children may face walking difficulties from birth due to medical conditions.

You’re likely reading this article today because you’re facing increased mobility challenges each day. Plus, you’re also wondering how best to deal with them. The following guide gives you some inspiration to help make your daily life more comfortable and more bearable:

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Make your home easier to access

One of the toughest challenges that some people with mobility issues face is merely getting inside their homes! If you’ve got several steps to negotiate before you can set foot inside your abode, that’s the first hurdle you can remove from your daily life.

You could have some handrails installed so that you’ve got a way of balancing as you walk in and out of your home. You might opt for a handicap ramp, especially if you feel you may need to use a wheelchair now or in the future.

Have a stairlift installed in your home

Many people with mobility issues find it’s better to live in a home where the bedrooms and other rooms are all on one level. However, if you live in a split-level property like a house, it makes sense to invest in a stairlift.

As the name suggests, it’s a way of making sure you can travel between floors in your home without needing to walk. You simply sit on a motorized chair that safely transports you to the desired level in your home.

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If your home is spread out across several levels, it’s possible to have more than one stairlift installed. Keep in mind, though, that having more than one stairlift fitted could be expensive, and so moving to a single-story home might be a better option.

Drive a car with adapted controls

Do you find it hard to control your legs? If so, you might think that driving your car is now out of the question. The truth is, there are many ways to adapt your vehicle to suit your needs better.

For example, if you have only problems with your left leg, you could opt for a car with an automatic transmission. Doing so means you won’t need to use your left leg to control a clutch pedal.

Otherwise, you could have adaptive controls fitted where you can manage things like braking and acceleration with your hands. That way, you won’t need to use your legs and feet to control any pedals.

There are other adaptations you can make, such as having your seat based converted to a swivel one.

Use a walking aid

One final thing you can do is use a walking aid when you need to travel somewhere or even just to walk around your home. The aid you use will depend on the severity of your mobility problem.

For instance, some people find they can manage with just a walking stick. Others may require a walking frame that helps them balance as they walk.

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